Allie Conner is a freshman on the Dowagiac girls basketball team.

What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?

AC: To keep learning how to achieve my goals as an athlete.

What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?

AC: Not pushing myself further.

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

AC: My mom, because she is always there to support me in anything.

When are you the most nervous while you are competing?

AC: When I am shooting free throws.

Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.

AC: I fell during our pre-game warm-ups.

How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?

AC: I pass a ball to myself and shoot in the correct form.

What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?

AC: Volleyball.

Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?

AC: You get to meet new people.

How would you give away $50,000?

AC: To animal hospitals and our school.

If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?

AC: Notre Dame women’s basketball.

If I did not play sports, I would…?

AC: Join some clubs or hang out with my friends more.

What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?

AC: to encourage myself.

If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?

AC: More than five second to be able to pass the ball in.

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

AC: That I could play for the WNBA.

What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?

AC: Playing point guard on varsity. Yes, because it made me not be terrified.

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

AC: Any type of sports, because it keeps me in shape.

Choose one word to describe yourself:

AC: Independent.